Specialist Recruitment
We specialise exclusively in recruiting industry professionals into FE teaching roles — helping colleges fill hard-to-staff engineering and construction vacancies with people who actually know the trade.
Common Barriers
This isn’t a volume problem.
It’s a specialism problem.
They search for teachers.
They advertise to teachers.
They screen like teachers are the answer.
But engineering and construction departments don’t need more of the same. They need people who understand industry first — and can be supported into teaching.
That gap is where Brunel & Co operates.
We identify experienced engineers and construction professionals who have real industry credibility and are curious about teaching or mentoring.
We focus on those who want long-term stability and purpose, ensuring they are moving for the right professional reasons.
We manage the transition carefully — aligning expectations around workload, funding, contact hours, training, and progression.
The result is lecturers who are prepared, committed, and far more likely to stay.
Specialisms
From early-career professionals through to senior industry leaders moving into education.
Highly selective, not high volume. Every candidate is screened for both industry competence and teaching potential.
Honest about candidate suitability. We don’t send CVs to “see what sticks”.
Clear on expectations from the outset. We introduce people we believe will succeed.
Focused on long-term departmental fit, ensuring sustainable growth for your college.
Brunel & Co operates on a transparent permanent recruitment fee, aligned to the complexity of these roles.
Eliminated
No retainers
Eliminated
No artificial discounts
Eliminated
No inflated promises
Just clear terms, agreed upfront, and delivery focused on outcomes.
and you want a conversation grounded in reality, not sales tactics —
We’d be happy to talk.